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15 March 2026
Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.
06 March 2026
March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.
31 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025
15 January 2026
The City remains committed to working with the CTMCA to secure a lawfully permissible venue for the event in question.
06 January 2026
The city was filled with the unmistakable rhythm of Ghoema, vibrant satin costumes and the infectious energy of the Kaapse Klopse troupes.
02 January 2026
Excitement is building ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday 5 January
30 December 2025
The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.
28 December 2025
The City is currently finalising the permit application for the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade or the Cape Town Street Parade.
26 November 2025
The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.
14 April 2025
Cape Town’s world-class appeal isn’t just found in its breath-taking landscapes or vibrant city life
12 March 2025
The Cape Town Carnival’s 15th anniversary celebrations include a number of headline performers, including YoungstaCPT, DJ Ready D, Bravo Le Roux, Paxton Fielies and the SA Youth Choir.
05 March 2025
The City’s Events Permit Office will monitor 109 events set to take place in March, covering a host of categories.
06 November 2024
City to host various events during November
01 November 2024
The City of Cape Town’s anti-litter mascot, Bingo, has reached a milestone
12 June 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department and City libraries have put together a programme for the school holidays.
04 April 2024
City hosting a lot of events in April
13 March 2024
This Saturday, 16 March 2024, over 1 400 performers from across the city will take over Green Point for an extravaganza like no other at the Cape Town Carnival.
01 March 2024
The City's Events Permit Office anticipates permitting more than 60 events of varying sizes for the month of March.
28 February 2024
The popular Southern Mail Wynberg Family Festival back at Maynardville this weekend
23 January 2024
The festival formed part of a community-building initiative and was made possible with ward allocation funding.
04 January 2024
The City of Cape Town's Events Permit Office permitted over 1 200 events in the calendar year.
29 December 2023
The events are a highlight on Cape Town's annual Events calendar.
13 December 2023
The City's Library and Information Service will be rolling out its fifth reading programme aimed at children aged between nine and 12 years old.
08 December 2023
The City of Cape Town will be partnering with two of Cape Town’s annual events for the next three years
30 November 2023
The festival's focus this year is on solo performances and celebrates artists with and without disabilities.
29 November 2023
Family event to visit Mitchells Plain
04 September 2023
The third instalment of FAME Week Africa, taking place from 3 – 9 September 2023, will kick off an exciting season of events until the end of the year.
21 July 2023
City host Flag Ceremony for Netball World Cup
13 July 2023
The Fan Park will be the official viewing area for the Netball World Cup Cape Town 2023.
14 June 2023
The City has announced that it has officially expressed interest to host the European Professional Club Rugby finals in 2025 or 2026.
30 March 2023
The City of Cape Town's Events Permit Office has already issued 327 event permits between January and March
14 March 2023
The popular Cape Town carnical is back
01 March 2023
Cape Town capped a stellar month of events
22 February 2023
Festival-goers can expect three days of non-stop family entertainment
01 February 2023
Cape Town is bracing for a busy year of events, including a number of major international showpieces.
08 December 2022
The popular 2de Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade will also make its return this summer on its traditional 2 January date.
21 September 2022
The City of Cape Town will once again provide financial support, event services and waive the use of City facilities for the events.
01 June 2022
For two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected the event industry with numerous events being postponed or even called off
25 May 2022
This weekend, the City hosts the 'My Cape Town Market' at Company's Gardens where traders will connect directly with consumers.
03 May 2022
The City is urging local vendors to apply now for bays at My Cape Town Market set to take place between 27 – 29 May 2022 at the Company’s Garden in the CBD.
17 March 2022
The 2022 Cape Town Carnival, themed ‘Reunited’, will feature over 600 performers who will entertain crowds at five different venues across the city centre.
30 November 2021
The pandemic’s effect on the informal trading sector under national lockdown Level 5 necessitated the need to find innovative ways to ensure that traders are able to access economic opportunities safely
02 December 2020
For a small Festive Lights Switch-On ceremony with a twist to usher in the joyous season
30 November 2020
Events postponed due current gatherings' limitations.
13 February 2020
The City of Cape Town is partnering with Miss Universe and Miss South Africa to welcome Zozibini Tunzi to the Mother City and celebrate her triumph on the world stage.
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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